Pitch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Pitch
Pitch (noun)
- a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars
- any of various bituminous substances
- resin obtained from various conifers and often used medicinally
- slope; also, degree of slope, rake
- the distance between any of various things
- distance between one point on a gear tooth and the corresponding point on the next tooth
Pitch (verb)
- to cover, smear, or treat with or as if with pitch
- to erect and fix firmly in place
- to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular point
- to throw (a baseball) to a batter
Pitch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an act or instance of diving
"the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff"
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the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
"the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on"
Pitch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to fix in an upright position
"needed help pitching a tent"
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to cast oneself head first into deep water
"when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake"
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to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
"the ship pitched in the choppy sea"
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to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
"pitched the baseball almost 50 feet"
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to get rid of as useless or unwanted
"we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again"
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to provide publicity for
"the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers"
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to set or cause to be at an angle
"the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pitch
The most common words with a similar meaning to Pitch:
Near Antonyms of Pitch
Word Forms of Pitch
Inflections: pitched, pitching, pitches
Derived words: pitched (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Pitch
Middle English pich, from Old English pic, from Latin pic-, pix; akin to Greek pissa pitch, Old Church Slavic pĭcĭlŭ
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Pitch
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 19
- Topics: Sports & Entertainment
Words & Phrases Containing Pitch
Frequently Asked Questions about Pitch
What does "Pitch" mean?
"Pitch" means a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Pitch"?
Other words for "Pitch" include dive, plunge, cant, diagonal, grade, gradient, inclination and incline. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pitch" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Pitch"?
There are 207 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pitch". Common alternatives include dive, plunge, cant, diagonal, grade, gradient, inclination, incline, lean and rake.
How do you use "Pitch" in a sentence?
Examples of "Pitch" in a sentence: "the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff"; "the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on"; "needed help pitching a tent".
Is "Pitch" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Pitch" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Pitch" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Pitch" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Pitch"?
"Pitch" is pronounced /ˈpich/.
What is the origin of the word "Pitch"?
"Pitch" comes from Middle English pich, from Old English pic, from Latin pic-, pix; akin to Greek pissa pitch, Old Church Slavic pĭcĭlŭ. First known use: before 12th century.